3-Sep-2024Source: Bristow
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the global leader in innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, announced its President and Chief Executive Officer, Chris Bradshaw, will participate in a fireside chat discussion with James West, the head of Evercore ISI’s Oil Service, Equipment & Drilling research team on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 11 a.m.... Read more
3-Sep-2024Source: CHC
CHC Helikopter Service, the Norwegian division of CHC Helicopter and a global leader in offshore transportation, is proud to announce the signing of a new contract with DNO to support its operations in the North Sea. CHC and DNO have a history of collaboration that dates back several years. Under this contract, CHC Helikopter Service... Read more
2-Sep-2024Source: SkyDrive
SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, announced the completion of another additional Series C funding round, secured through a third-party allocation of new shares to four organizations. With this latest investment, the company has raised a total of eight billion yen across three additional Series C funding rounds. Investors... Read more
2-Sep-2024Source: Bristow
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the global leader in innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, announced it will attend the Barclays 38th Annual CEO Energy-Power Conference on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Bristow’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Chris Bradshaw, and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Jennifer Whalen, are scheduled to participate in investor... Read more
30-Aug-2024Source: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and SAFHAL Helicopter Engines Pvt. Ltd. (SAFHAL) have signed an airframer contract, to commence joint design, development, manufacture, supply, and support of a new generation high power engine named Aravalli for the 13-ton Medium Lift class, Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH) and the Deck-Based Multi-Role Helicopter (DBMRH), being designed & developed by... Read more
30-Aug-2024Source: LCI
LCI, a leading aviation company, has delivered two new Leonardo AW139 helicopters to Babcock Australasia (Babcock) for emergency medical services (EMS) operations across the Torres Strait and the Northern Peninsula of Queensland, Australia. The helicopters, which were delivered to Australia to begin modification for their EMS role in late August, have been placed in LCI’s... Read more
29-Aug-2024Source: Dufour Aerospace
The Aero2 is Dufour Aerospace’s cutting-edge tilt-wing drone. Over the past years, several prototypes have been put through their paces — and demonstrated the capabilities of the Dufour Aerospace vision and platform. Last week, Dufour achieved another major milestone, as the Aero2 production-ready version — called the “X2.3” — completed its first successful hover flight.... Read more
29-Aug-2024Source: VAI
Vertical Aviation International (VAI), formerly Helicopter Association International (HAI), announces the appointment of Amber Harrison as its new director of regulatory affairs. In this pivotal role, Harrison helps oversee VAI’s regulatory portfolio, ensuring that members’ priorities are effectively addressed through coordination and collaboration with the full scope of international regulatory and standards authorities. Harrison also... Read more
29-Aug-2024Source: CHC Ireland
CHC Ireland, a subsidiary of CHC Helicopter, is to launch a trial of a Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS) specifically for its Flight Crew in rotary wing Search and Rescue and Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) operations. FRMS is a data-driven means of continuously monitoring and managing fatigue-related safety risks. Since 2019, CHC has gathered... Read more
29-Aug-2024Source: Pivotal
Pivotal, the market leader in light electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced it has won Gold in the 2024 NY Product Design Awards for the Helix, its first production aircraft. The Helix is a fixed-wing aircraft built on Pivotal’s fourth-generation eVTOL platform. Efficient, compact, and simple, the Helix is transportable in a 16-foot trailer and... Read more
29-Aug-2024Source: VFS
On Sept. 17-18, 2024, the Vertical Flight Society (VFS) is hosting its 8th Workshop on Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Infrastructure at the US Navy Memorial Visitor Center in downtown Washington, DC. The workshop is focused on understanding and developing infrastructure to support electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and is being held in support... Read more
28-Aug-2024Source: LCI
Avincis has taken delivery of two five-bladed H145 aircraft at the Airbus facility in Donauwörth, Germany. Both aircraft will be deployed in Avincis HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Services) operations. One will the join the fleet in Italy, strengthening operations across Avincis’ network of Italian bases. The other will join the Avincis fleet in Stockholm, Sweden,... Read more
28-Aug-2024Source: SkyDrive
SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading Japanese eVTOL aircraft (*1) manufacturer based in Japan, announced that it has signed an agreement with Osaka Metro Co., Ltd. (“Osaka Metro”) to study the feasibility of using eVTOL in the Osaka area after the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (“the Expo”). In addition, Osaka Metro invested in SkyDrive. SkyDrive’s... Read more
28-Aug-2024Source: CED
The Unmanned Aerial System Centre of Excellence (CED) – a world leader in the design, application and operation of drones – is investing $8.7 million in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region to create modern infrastructure with state-of-the-art flight test equipment for remotely-piloted aircraft. The investment will enable the Centre to fast-track the development of its activities in... Read more
28-Aug-2024Source: HeliHub.com
National elections in the UK in July have led to a different party in power, despite the incoming Labour party only gaining 1.6% more of the share of the votes cast. Such is the way of the British electoral system. Prior to this election, one Member of Parliament – Emily Thornberry (Labour party) – had... Read more
26-Aug-2024Source: Omni Helicopters
Omni Táxi Aéreo, an affiliate of Omni Helicopters International Group SA (OHI), has just signed a contract with Ibama, (the Brazilian Institute of the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources) marking a significant step forward in the fight against forest fires occurring in the Pantanal region. With an estimated duration of six months due to start... Read more
26-Aug-2024Source: Air Methods
Air Methods, the leading air medical services provider, announced today that it has been awarded the Customer Impact Award from Workato, the leading enterprise orchestration platform, in recognition of its commitment to setting a higher standard for enterprise orchestration and integration. “We are thrilled to receive the Customer Impact Award from Workato,” said Air Methods... Read more
22-Aug-2024Source: Archer
Archer Aviation this week announced that it has now closed on $220M of this $230M of additional capital raised since the end of Q2, with $10M remaining in the form of a committed investment from Stellantis that remains subject to shareholder approval which is expected to occur later this year. When combined with the $360M... Read more
22-Aug-2024Source: Schweizer
Schweizer, manufacturer of the proven Schweizer S300, S300CBi, and S333 helicopters, is pleased to welcome Helix Av as a new Schweizer Sales and Service Center. Based at Kent International Airport in Manston, England, with a sales and maintenance location in Berkshire, Helix Av now provides Schweizer-authorized aircraft and parts sales, maintenance services, and support for... Read more
22-Aug-2024Source: Lilium
Lilium (NASDAQ: LILM), a leading electric aircraft manufacturer and pioneer in Regional Air Mobility (RAM), has successfully completed the first phase of integration testing of the Lilium Jet’s electrical power system at the company’s purpose-built laboratory. The test completion represents a key milestone on the path to flight conditions approval and type-certification of the revolutionary... Read more
22-Aug-2024Source: KULR
KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE American: KULR) (the “Company” or “KULR”), a global leader in safe and high-performance energy storage solutions, announced it has been selected for a pivotal battery pack reference design project by Amprius Technologies (NYSE: AMPX), a leader in next-generation lithium-ion batteries with its Silicon Anode Platform. The final reference design will provide... Read more
22-Aug-2024Source: Aerocor
AEROCOR, a leading aircraft sales & marketing company, is proud to announce the launch of its new Helicopter Sales Division, dedicated to serving the unique needs of owner-pilots. This expansion aligns with AEROCOR’s commitment to providing comprehensive solutions for aircraft owners. The division will be led by Devon Lyons, a seasoned aviation professional with over... Read more
22-Aug-2024Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the delivery of one Bell 429 and a signed purchase agreement for two Bell 407GXi aircraft for the Chicago Police Department. The three aircraft will join the Helicopter Operations Unit’s existing fleet of all-Bell aircraft. “For over 20 years, the Chicago Police Department have chosen Bell as their premier... Read more
21-Aug-2024
On Tuesday, August 20, the City of Peoria “cut the ribbon” to commemorate the debut of its first Aviation Unit and reveal the new Bell 505 helicopter, as a new tool to enhance public safety capabilities in the West Valley. See below for a video of the dedication ceremony remarks. Mayor Jason Beck, Police Chief Thomas... Read more
21-Aug-2024Source: EBAA
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) have announced that EBAA has purchased NBAA’s interest in the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE). With the purchase, EBAA has become the sole producer of all future editions of EBACE, including EBACE2025. Financial terms of the purchase agreement were not... Read more
21-Aug-2024Source: Vertical Aerospace
Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (“Vertical” or the “Company”) (NYSE: EVTL; EVTLW), a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero emission aviation, announces it will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at 12:30pm London Time on September 16th 2024 at their Bristol Headquarters, Unit 1, Camwal Court, Chapel St, Bristol BS2 0UW. Shareholders are invited to consider several... Read more
21-Aug-2024Source: Jeff Pino Foundation
The Jeff Pino Foundation (JPF) is pleased to announce the selection of five scholarship recipients from the 2024 high school graduating class. Each recipient has been awarded a $10,000 scholarship to either pursue a college degree in an aviation-related field, obtain a pilot’s license, or earn a certificate in aircraft maintenance. The Foundation established the scholarship... Read more
21-Aug-2024Source: SPAES
SPAES has recently completed the design and manufacturing of five medical racks in a MD 902 helicopters for Heli Austria. These MD 902 helicopters are vital for HEMS missions and have been upgraded to include additional medical equipment, such as three essential units, two storage bags, and two oxygen bottles. The medical rack is placed... Read more
20-Aug-2024Source: Bicester Motion
Bicester Motion, the 444-acre future mobility estate in Bicester, Oxfordshire and Skyports Infrastructure, the leader in vertiport infrastructure for the advanced air mobility (AAM) industry, have been given the green light to build the UK’s first vertiport testbed for the electric air taxi industry. The application for the new vertiport to be built at Bicester Motion... Read more
20-Aug-2024Source: Ontario
To fight against car thieves and organized crime, the Ontario government is investing $134 million to purchase five new police helicopters for use in the Greater Toronto Area and Ottawa. Equipped with the latest technology, the helicopters will help keep highways and roadways safe from violent carjackings, auto theft, street racing and impaired driving. “Our... Read more
20-Aug-2024Source: Wales Air Ambulance
Altitude Angel, the world’s most trusted UTM (Unified Traffic Management) technology provider, has announced Wales Air Ambulance is the latest organisation to deploy its Approval Services platform allowing drone operators the ability to request and pay for operations which involve taking-off and landing from a landowner’s property. Wales Air Ambulance delivers advanced medical help to... Read more
20-Aug-2024Source: Devon Air Ambulance
Devon Air Ambulance will host their first Medi-Connect conference, kindly sponsored by Zoll and SES, next month. The charity is looking forward to welcoming attendees to Exeter Racecourse on Tuesday 24 September for this fully interactive and educational experience, the first of its kind in the Southwest. The 2024 Medi-Connect Conference designed for those in... Read more
20-Aug-2024Source: Enstrom
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation would like to invite mechanics and pilots to join the upcoming Enstrom maintenance training courses the weeks of September 23 (for piston models) and September 30 (for turbine models). Each course will run for five days, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. These classes are the final set of courses scheduled for 2024. Course... Read more
20-Aug-2024Source: Blueflite
Blueflite® is set to address the growing global demand for safe and reliable storage of hydrogen fuels for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) through a collaborative early-stage project supported by the Northern Territory Government. The ambitious project, which will also see Blueflite® open its Darwin-based premises, seeks to develop a lightweight, high-pressure, hydrogen vessel (tank) using Advanced Fiber... Read more
20-Aug-2024Source: ASKA
ASKA, developer of the ASKA™ A5 roadable electric-hybrid VTOL (Vertical and Takeoff and Landing) aircraft, is proud to announce that the company is successfully progressing through its tethered unmanned flight tests with its full-scale prototype. The tethered unmanned flights took place in a private airfield located in California. Since the renewal of our special airworthiness... Read more
20-Aug-2024Source: Skyryse
Skyryse®, the creator of SkyOS™, the world’s first universal operating system for flight, is excited to announce the opening of a new facility at Hawthorne Airport in California. This latest expansion follows closely on the heels of the recent launch of an additional facility in El Segundo, further expanding their presence in Southern California. The new Hawthorne facility represents a... Read more
19-Aug-2024Source: HeliHub.com
The second Airbus H145 for Midlands Air Ambulance (MAA) was recently added to the UK register, and has been delivered by road from the factory in Germany. It is now being fitted out with a full medical interior by Airbus Helicopters UK at their Oxford base, and after further flight testing will be delivered to... Read more
19-Aug-2024Source: Skyports
Skyports Infrastructure and Wagner Corporation, a leading Australian property, infrastructure, and sustainable development company, have partnered to explore vertiport development opportunities in the state of Queensland, Australia. The agreement follows a recent announcement between Wisk and Skyports to identify an Entry-into-Service (EIS) network for Wisk’s autonomous Generation 6 aircraft in the South East Queensland (SEQ) region. The... Read more
19-Aug-2024Source: VFS
The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) today announces the release of the 42nd Annual Student Design Competition (SDC) Request for Proposal. The annual SDC sponsorship rotates between Airbus, Bell, Boeing, Leonardo, Sikorsky and the US Army Research Lab. Each year, the VFS competition challenges students to design a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft that meets... Read more
16-Aug-2024Source: CareFlight
This year marks the 10th anniversary of CareFlight’s AW139 rescue helicopter in the Northern Territory. Over the decade, the helicopter has proven an indispensable asset, providing emergency medical services to remote and isolated communities, saving many lives, and making a profound impact on community health in the Top End. CareFlight, the leading aeromedical helicopter service... Read more
16-Aug-2024Source: XTI Aerospace
XTI Aerospace, Inc. (NASDAQ: XTIA) (“XTI Aerospace” or the “Company”) announces a business update and the filing of its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2024. “We continue to advance the development of the TriFan 600, a fixed-wing, vertical lift crossover aircraft uniquely designed to meet the needs of the... Read more
15-Aug-2024Source: Fly Precision
Helicopteres Guimbal was recently voted #1 in a recent “Helicopter and Engine Manufacturers Survey” for the fourth year in a row, demonstrating their commitment to customers and earning the trust placed in them by flight schools and private owners across the globe. According to the survey “[Guimbal] could be called ‘the little big helicopter OEM,’... Read more
15-Aug-2024Source: BALPA
It follows over a year of negotiations and extensive industrial action that showed the strength of feeling and solidarity amongst the oil and gas and search and rescue crew. BALPA General Secretary Amy Leversidge said: “This result is a significant achievement for our pilots and technical crews who reluctantly undertook industrial action. Thanks to their... Read more
15-Aug-2024Source: AutoFlight
AutoFlight and CATL announced an exclusive strategic investment and cooperation agreement, valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars, bringing together pioneers in eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) and battery technology in a unique partnership. CATL’s exclusive strategic investment in AutoFlight underscores its strong recognition of its core competitiveness and the long-term development potential... Read more
15-Aug-2024Source: Entrol
Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD and FFS flight simulators, is pleased to announce the sale of an H145 FNPT II MCC simulator to the Police of the Czech Republic. This represents a significant milestone as the first Entrol flight training device to be installed in the country, further expanding the... Read more
15-Aug-2024Source: Volocopter
Volocopter, the pioneer of sustainable air mobility, conducted the world’s first electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) flight test within the premises of the World Heritage Palace of Versailles. This unprecedented flight marks the conclusion of this summer’s multi-day operational validation test campaign at the Aerodrome of Saint-Cyr-l’Ecole and Versailles. Volocopter and its partners aspire... Read more
15-Aug-2024Source: Rotor Technologies
Rotor Technologies, Inc., announces two new unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for the 2025 model year: Airtruck, a utility UAV with 1,000+ lbs of payload and Sprayhawk, an agricultural UAV with 110-gallon capacity. Introductory pricing for both aircraft is less than $1,000,000. Airtruck and Sprayhawk, both based on the Robinson R44 full-scale helicopter, have a maximum... Read more
14-Aug-2024Source: Robinson
Unither Bioelectronics Inc. (UB), a subsidiary of United Therapeutics Corporation, and Robinson Helicopter Company (Robinson) have entered into a collaboration agreement to accelerate UB’s development of hydrogen-powered helicopters based on Robinson’s popular R44 and R66 helicopter models. This strategic collaboration is expected to accelerate the development of zero-emission helicopters and increase the likelihood of regulatory... Read more
14-Aug-2024Source: HeliHub.com
After a gap of seven months (thus far) without an aircraft, Magpas Air Ambulance will once again be taking to the skies with a Leonardo AW109SP GrandNew being provided by Castle Air. Previously the charity had a Leonardo AW169 between April 2019 and February 2024, and prior to that an MD Explorer. Magpas has confirmed to HeliHub.com that... Read more
14-Aug-2024Source: Archer Aviation
Archer Aviation Inc. and Future Flight Global (FFG) today announced an agreement focused on the deployment of electric vertical take off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) services across top global markets. Archer and Future Flight Global have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the planned purchase of up to 116 Midnight Aircraft worth up to... Read more
14-Aug-2024Source: Urban-Air Port
Urban-Air Port and sustainable infrastructure company, BAI Energy (BAI) today announce their partnership on an innovative strategic vision to rejuvenate and modernise aviation infrastructure in Italy, initially by redeveloping a trio of disused aerodromes across Italy to support the rollout of next-generation vertiports. Starting in Northern Italy, the Phase 1 first three locations under negotiations... Read more
14-Aug-2024Source: Boost Systems
BOOST Systems, the global leader in fully certified Human External Cargo (HEC) Systems, Personal Carrying Device Systems (PCDS), and related training services, now offers an FAA-certified HEC system for the Bell UH-1H. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently awarded BOOST the STC SR02796SE, certifying the UH-1H HEC system. Previously, BOOST’s 412/212/205 HEC Systems were approved... Read more
14-Aug-2024Source: Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a next-generation aviation company, announced it has rolled its third production prototype aircraft off the company’s pilot production line in Marina, CA, with four aircraft expected to be in active flight test during the next quarter. The news came as the company issued its Second Quarter 2024 Shareholder Letter, detailing the... Read more
14-Aug-2024Source: AEM
Canadian avionics manufacturer, Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. (AEM), is granted a new Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its modern MTP136D P25 forest service radio. The Transport Canada awarded STC #SH24-21 is a significant milestone for AEM, as well as for operators providing aerial firefighting services using the industry workhorse H125 (AS350) aircraft. “This acknowledgement makes... Read more
14-Aug-2024Source: Trakka Systems
Trakka Systems, a leading provider of critical vision technologies for airborne public safety missions, announced the successful delivery and installation of two Total Mission Solutions for the Tucson Police Air Support Unit. The Tucson Police Department (TPD), established in 1972, operates a fleet of three Bell 206 helicopters to patrol and secure the city of... Read more
14-Aug-2024Source: Blade Air Mobility
Blade Air Mobility, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLDE, “Blade” or the “Company”), today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. GAAP FINANCIAL RESULTS (in thousands except percentages, unaudited) Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 2023 % Change 2024 2023 % Change Revenue $ 67,945 $ 60,989 11.4 % $... Read more
14-Aug-2024Source: LifeFlight
LifeFlight will significantly increase its engineering capability following the official opening of a new $26 million maintenance facility – the LifeFlight Clive Berghofer Maintenance Centre – at Archerfield Airport in Brisbane. The facility, which spans 5000sqm and is the largest in LifeFlight’s network, was developed by Archerfield Airport Corporation. It is named in honour of... Read more
14-Aug-2024Source: Schweizer
Schweizer is pleased to announce HeliPoint Australia of Darwin has joined the Schweizer family as an Authorized Sales and Service Center. HeliPoint Australia serves Northern Australia with helicopter maintenance, parts, sales, and support. Concurrently, HeliPoint’s sister company Finniss River Helicopters, a utility helicopter operator in Berry Springs, Northern Territory, Australia, signed purchase agreements for a Schweizer 300C and... Read more
13-Aug-2024Source: SKYTRAC
SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. (SKYTRAC), a global leader in aerospace intelligent connectivity and satellite communications (Satcom), has recently announced the appointment of Dave Munroe as the newest member of their executive management team. As the Vice President of Finance and Administration, Mr. Munroe oversees the organization’s financial management and strategic planning to increase operational efficiencies and... Read more
13-Aug-2024Source: Skyryse
Skyryse®, the creator of SkyOS™, the world’s first universal operating system for flight, is thrilled to announce that its Skyryse One™ aircraft has been honored by Fast Company magazine in their annual Innovation by Design Awards as one of the best transportation designs of 2024. Fast Company’s Innovation by Design Awards celebrate the year’s most impactful... Read more
13-Aug-2024Source: LCI
LCI, a leading aviation company, has placed two H145D3 helicopters on lease, one direct to Santos Limited (Santos) and one to Pacific Helicopters (PHL). The placement with Santos represents LCI’s first ever direct lease to an end-user. Santos is a global energy company with operations across Australia, Papua New Guinea (PNG), Timor-Leste and the US. PHL... Read more
13-Aug-2024
Gama Aviation has been awarded the Scottish Ambulance Service’s Air Ambulance contract The Air Ambulance Service transfers patients living in remote, rural and island communities to and from hospital. As part of the ScotSTAR service it also provides air ambulance support to the specialist transport retrieval teams and responds to 999 calls in a Helicopter... Read more
13-Aug-2024
OXCCU, a leading carbon-to-value company converting carbon dioxide into fuels, chemicals and plastics, proudly announces the launch of its first official demonstration plant, OX1, at Oxford Airport. The OX1 plant represents a significant advancement in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production. Through its novel catalyst and reactor design, the subject of over a decade of research... Read more
12-Aug-2024Source: MV
The procurement of the two new H 145 helicopters for the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania State Police together with the State of Lower Saxony is in full swing . “We are making rapid progress in the modernization of our state police. Now that the key technical data and the equipment required by the police have been determined,... Read more
12-Aug-2024Source: Schiebel
The 2024 Olympic Games were held in France this year with the French Navy CAMCOPTER® S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS) Squadron securing the waters around Marseille for the Olympic events. The CAMCOPTER® S-100 are stationed on board the French Navy’s Flottille 36F in Var, and monitored the vicinity of the Olympic Games, a total of... Read more
12-Aug-2024Source: Archer Aviation
Archer Aviation Inc. (“Archer” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ACHR) announced operating and financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. The Company issued a shareholder letter discussing those results, as well as its third quarter 2024 estimates. The shareholder letter may be accessed on the Company’s investor relations website here . Commenting on second... Read more
9-Aug-2024Source: City of Peoria
The City of Peoria will “cut the ribbon” to commemorate the debut of its first Aviation Unit and reveal the new Bell 505 helicopter, as a new tool to enhance public safety capabilities in the West Valley. The Ribbon Cutting is planned for Tuesday, August 20, 7:30 a.m., in the Centennial Plaza Amphitheater, behind City... Read more
9-Aug-2024Source: Bell
The Bell 429 retrofitted with its brand-new Designer Series interior has completed a flight demonstration tour in Latin America, hosting more than 20 demonstration flights to prospective customers eager to experience its latest advancements in technology and safety-enhancing features. “The Bell 429 is a highly sought out platform for our customers in Latin America. Its ample... Read more
9-Aug-2024Source: CHC
CHC Helicopter, the global helicopter services company specialising in transportation and search and rescue operations, is delighted to announce it has secured a new contract with RWE Renewables to support the development of its Sofia Offshore Wind Farm in the North Sea. In total, 100 turbines will be installed at the site on Dogger Bank,... Read more
9-Aug-2024Source: Archer Aviation
Archer Aviation Inc. announced plans to launch a Los Angeles air mobility network—seeking to change how Southern California residents and visitors commute, travel and spend their free time. The goal is for passengers to be able to go to a nearby vertiport, or vertical take-off and landing location, and then fly 10-20 minutes in Archer’s Midnight aircraft... Read more
9-Aug-2024Source: Skyportz
Following the release of the innovative Skyportz vertipad patent at the Farnborough international Airshow last month, Skyportz has reported three orders totalling in excess of 1000 units to support the emerging air taxi industry. The patented modular vertipad solution addresses a multitude of issues including passenger safety, downwash, outwash, battery fires, power generation, power storage,... Read more
9-Aug-2024Source: MD Helicopters
MD Helicopters LLC (MDH) signed a 5-year, $19M support contract with the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG) to provide spare parts, repair & overhaul, and in-country technical and logistical support for SANG’s 12 x MD530F helicopter flight training fleet. The contract is for a base year plus four additional option years. Under the $19 million... Read more
9-Aug-2024Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve Air Mobility is an aerospace company dedicated to the development of an eVTOL (electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing) aircraft and the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) ecosystem that includes aircraft development, Service & Operations Solutions and Vector, an Urban Air Traffic Management (Urban ATM) system. Eve is pre-revenue; we do not expect meaningful revenues, if... Read more
9-Aug-2024Source: Air Method
Air Methods, the leading air medical service provider, has partnered with the El Paso Fire Department (EPFD) to establish Fire STAR, a new air medical base set to open in September and provide emergency medical services for the El Paso community. The El Paso City Council’s approval of the five-year contract with Air Methods last... Read more
9-Aug-2024Source: GPMS
GPMS International announced that Foresight MX, aerial firefighting’s leading HUMS solution, has been selected by the New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) for their new Black Hawks. With Foresight MX’s all-in-one solution, the NSW RFS Black Hawks benefit from predictive aircraft and engine health monitoring, flight data monitoring (FDM), exceedance monitoring, and integrated Rotor... Read more
